52
I am certainly a big fan of the game's vibrant, anime-inspired graphics, but with no replay value and a lot of frustrating, nonsensical puzzles, Touch Detective isn't quite worth solving. [Nov. 2006, p.141]
68
Touch Detective is packed with such funny dialgue and stylistic quirk that it may take a few hours to realize that it isn't a very good game. [Nov. 2006, p.146]
50
Forgettable.
10
A strange slow paced game, with strange but well-constructed characters, a colorful style and a gameplay always full of surprises (and sometimes even difficult). A short game that doesn't try to make everyone happy but is worth a try if you love point and click games.
Touch Detective
DS
Released On:
Oct 24, 2006
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60
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7.0
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I understand that the slow-paced adventure gameplay isn't for everyone, but there is so much to love here that I firmly urge each and every one of you reading this right now to open your mind and try it for yourself.
75
Touch Detective’s old-school, slow-paced gameplay may not be for everyone, but fans of the genre will enjoy the quirky aesthetic and witty story.
70
It's also fun, with a story is further shows the potential of the Nintendo DS as the new home for adventure gaming. That's the good part. The bad part is that the game only features four cases and a handful of forgettable side stories, with very little replay value.
60
Touch Detective is packed with goofy characters and funny dialogue, but its overly opaque adventure game puzzle designs prevent it from being much fun.
58
An occasionally amusing game that can at times be involving.
52
I am certainly a big fan of the game's vibrant, anime-inspired graphics, but with no replay value and a lot of frustrating, nonsensical puzzles, Touch Detective isn't quite worth solving. [Nov. 2006, p.141]
20
Touch Detective is terrible in all the ways that make an adventure-puzzler (like the aforementioned Phoenix Wright, or Monkey Island, or Grim Fandango, or etc.) worth its salt. Go spend your £20 on Cluedo, because at least then you're controlling the pathfinding.
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Mar 16, 2024
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A strange slow paced game, with strange but well-constructed characters, a colorful style and a gameplay always full of surprises (and sometimes even difficult). A short game that doesn't try to make everyone happy but is worth a try if you love point and click games.
Summary(Known in the UK/EU as "Mystery Detective") After her father unexpectedly passes away, Mackenzie inherits the family business: a renowned detective agency in a fantastic world of mystery and intrigue. With the aid of her investigative assistant Funghi and her faithful servant Cromwell, Mackenzie sets off to prove herself worthy of ... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- DS
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date:Oct 24, 2006
Developer:
- BeeWorks
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